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In preparation for the release of Ghost Recon: Wildlands, Ubisoft launches a special online gaming event that lets gamers explore the world of Ghost Recon: Wildlands. Game developers are always finding ways to engage with gamers outside the video games they release. Whether it’s through social media, videos, contests, or special apps, there are a myriad of ways for gamers to connect with their favorite games and developers. In preparation for the upcoming Ghost Recon: Wildlands release, Ubisoft has launched a new website experience for fans of the series....

About a couple of weeks ago, the video game developer and publisher Ubisoft made fans aware of the release date for the 4-on-4 PvP mode known as Ghost War in its open world tactical shooter, Ghost Recon: Wildlands. Now, the company has released the title’s new update right on time for its PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, but the PC patch has been delayed until Thursday, October 12, 2017 due to a certain “technical issue” involved with adding the PvP mode to the platform....

On April 20, the PS4 version of God of War will turn one-year-old, and developer Santa Monica Studio is releasing a free God of War anniversary theme and avatar to celebrate. However, according to the game’s director Cory Barlog, that isn’t the only thing happening for the momentous occasion. Sharing an article that mentioned the free theme and avatar, Barlog responded by saying, “That’s not all”. This quickly led to rampant speculation, with many hoping that God of War would be receiving some type of DLC as part of this anniversary celebration....

Boss battles are part of the underlying foundation of video games. Not all games have one, but every single player has that one boss battle that sticks with them. Maybe it’s a Nintendo classic like Bowser or Ganondorf, reinvented time and time again. Maybe it’s a platformer battle with gimmicks and a health bar, like Ripto. Maybe it’s a big hitter like Psycho Mantis or Lady Butterfly. Maybe it’s Maybelline. But when it comes to the very best, The Stranger from God of War stands head and shoulders above the rest....

Although its theatrical release has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Godzilla vs. Kong has become one of the most highly-anticipated upcoming movies since dropping its first action-packed trailer. Naturally, Godzilla vs. Kong has drawn comparisons to another universe-building blockbuster that pitted two iconic characters against each other, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but director Adam Wingard has explained how his showdown film will differ from Zack Snyder’s. During an interview with Collider, Wingard said, “This is just my opinion, but my issue with [BvS] is really that it’s a new Batman… so it felt like, okay, now that we’re doing Batman v Superman, we’re also restarting Batman....

Google’s latest playable “Doodle” unsurprisingly celebrates the ongoing 2021 Tokyo Olympic games but surprisingly furthers that event’s prominent video game theme by paying tribute to some of the most notable RPGs of the 8 and 16-bit eras. The “lore” behind this Doodle game is strangely compelling. It casts you as a cat tasked with exploring Champion Island: a “world filled with seven sports mini-games, legendary opponents, dozens of daring side quests, and a few new (and old) friends....

Google announces the top searched games in 2015, with big budget releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Fallout 4, Mortal Kombat X, and more joined by smaller games. From new entries in blockbuster franchises to promising new IP, it’s safe to say that 2015 was one of the strongest years for gaming. This is reflected by all the impressive games on Google’s list of the 10 most searched games of 2015, though the most searched game overall may come as a surprise to many....

Each month, fans subscribed to Google Stadia Pro can claim a number of free gamers, and July is no exception. Google has confirmed four free games that Google Stadia Pro subscribers will be able to claim come July 1, which includes a brand new, timed-Stadia exclusive Crayta. Beginning July 1, Google Stadia Pro subscribers can claim SteamWorld Dig, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, Crayta, and West of Loathing for their Stadia libraries....

Blitzball is a major part of Final Fantasy 10, not only featuring in the storyline but also as a minigame. Players can train their Blitzball team to be the very best, recruiting new and better players, as well as learning some new techniques, with some exclusive moves only being available for Tidus. One of the Tidus-exclusive techniques that you can learn is the Jecht Shot, and accomplishing this will earn you the “Striker” achievement/trophy....

Final Fantasy 14 has a new patch called Reflections in Crystal out today with a slew of new changes, including an expansion of the free-to-play content, more locations for flyable mounts, and bringing an end to the Shadowbringers story line that started last year. Final Fantasy 14’s free-to play aspect has been greatly expanded with patch 5.3. Even with a record number of players in the game Square Enix hopes to expand that number by making it easier for new players of the trial....

Final Fantasy 14’s director and producer Naoki Yoshida is a beloved figure within the game’s community. Affectionately referred to as Yoshi-P by most, Yoshida’s relationship with the MMO’s fanbase feels remarkably personal, even for such a scale, and a new interview with him from Achipel explores more than just his experiences at Square Enix. Final Fantasy 14 is celebrating ten years since its original launch of the game. It’s been an incredible seven years since Yoshida helmed its relaunch, and Final Fantasy 14 continues strong with a patch this week and even more plans for the future....

Final Fantasy 15 skipped E3 this year, but there was no way that Square Enix’s biggest upcoming game would miss out on the Tokyo Game Show, Japan’s largest annual gaming event. Those anticipating the game should pay close attention to this year’s TGS, as the game’s developer is expected to unveil plenty about the title before it’s all said and done. Square Enix has kicked off its Tokyo Game Show presence in style with Final Fantasy 15, releasing a brand new trailer for the game dubbed ‘Dawn 2....

The Final Fantasy 16 team released a small preview of the game’s world, protagonists, and plot, and it is loaded with many of the clichés that define the Final Fantasy series nearly 33 years after its debut. It’s understandable if your mind goes to a negative place when you hear the word “cliché.” The word is most frequently used in a derogatory fashion (sometimes rightfully so), but when you’re talking about a series as old and celebrated as Final Fantasy, thoseclichés become more like traditions....

Both Final Fantasy VII and Red Dead Redemption are among the most ionic video games of the past twenty-five years. Despite their obvious differences, they share one tragic similarity. In both titles, a major character dies. Neither Aerith nor John Marston make it to the end credits in their respective game. Both scenes are burned into gamers’ memories, but who did it better? The following list looks at convincing arguments for both sides....

It’s rumored that Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be one of the games PS Plus subscribers can download for free this March. Every month, PlayStation gives PS Plus subscribers three games absolutely free. Ever since the PS5 launched in November 2020, one of those games has been a PS5 exclusive while the other two can be played on both PS4 and PS5. According to rumors circulating today, one of the two PS4 games up for grabs via PS Plus this March will be Final Fantasy 7 Remake....

The Nintendo Switch has just celebrated its two year anniversary and the current best-selling game on the system is a port of a game that was released in 2014. The Nintendo Switch has an incredible library of games that includes the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, yet the best-selling game on the system is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with over fifteen million copies sold....

Fortnite recently released a new update today that introduced several features that fans of the game have been asking for including the ability to “Thank the Bus Driver,” which has been previously petitioned by players of the game earlier this summer. Now, Epic Games revealed that new competitive features are bound to be included in the game and will roll out sometime this fall. “We are aware of a strong desire from competitive players for more opportunities to compete directly against one another within the same match,” Epic Games said in a blog post....

While Fortnite remains an incredibly popular game, thanks in large part to its free to play battle royale component, it has evolved considerably since it first launched back in 2017. The focus has largely shifted on the many crossover events, concerts, and gameplay improvements that have been made over the years, most recently with the high profile additions of characters like Master Chief, Kratos, and Din Djarin with Baby Yoda. However, one mechanic that lies at the heart of the experience is being able to build structures on the fly....

Fortnite is a free-to-play game, with players having the option to buy its PvE Save the World mode. While the vast majority of Fortnite players stick to the free-to-play battle royale portion of the game, retailers have still been selling physical copies of Fortnite in stores that often come with DLC or other bonuses, sometimes with nothing more than a code inside of the box. Some of these early Fortnite physical copies with the original box art have gotten rare, which has seen their prices skyrocket online....

As of late, not only have dimension rifts been showing up all around Fortnite Battle Royale’s map, but also a variety of different mystery items have begun to appear in a wide range of seemingly random places in the game as well. While fans have been wondering what to make of all this, Epic Games has decided to tease what appears to be a hint at a time-travel them coming to its wildly popular multiplayer sandbox survival shooter during Season 5....